Chapter 1451 A Rumor <TOC> Chapter 1453 Return to the Garden
Translator: SumTLMan
A breakthrough? A formal wizard?!
Tulas and Mandara had never truly been exposed to the wizard’s cultivation system, so they didn’t immediately grasp the significance of this matter.
However, Freud was different. In his previous life, he was an apprentice of Hurricane Tower and was very clear about the concept of a formal wizard.
After being stunned for several seconds, Freud finally asked, “Is what you said true?”
Leon shook his head, “I don’t know. It’s just a rumor, which is why I came to you for confirmation.”
Time rewound to a short while ago, when Leon was in the courtyard of Bliss Pavilion, undergoing physical training guided by Nausica.
During Leon’s training, nothing seemed unusual, except that the noises from the front bar seemed a bit louder than usual.
However, Leon didn’t mind it. After all, if Woodrow Bar wasn’t lively, it wouldn’t be Woodrow Bar.
The atmosphere in Bliss Pavilion was different from the bustling front yard, always serene.
Leon was preparing for his upcoming second Sky Tower competition, Nausica was engrossed in reading a scroll of tricks, and Hilary, as always, was sound asleep.
This peaceful scene was suddenly disrupted by a loud rumbling noise.
The ground quivered, and looking up, they saw Coral riding on the shoulders of a giant puppet named Gank, rushing from the front yard towards the Bliss Pavilion. With each of Gank’s massive steps, the ground would shake, resembling an earthquake.
The commotion also caught Nausica’s attention. She exhaled a puff of smoke and looked towards the courtyard with furrowed brows.
Normally, Coral was quite free-spirited, but it was rare for her to make such a commotion with Gank. What had happened today? Could it be, just like years ago, that she was targeted by the Extreme Sect again? But that didn’t make sense. Gank had died, and the Extreme Sect wouldn’t bother with a dead person. Gank now was nothing more than an alchemical puppet.
While Nausica and Leon were puzzled, Coral burst through the doors of Bliss Pavilion, her face filled with excitement. “Big news, big news!”
“I was chatting with someone at the bar, and guess what I heard?” Coral exclaimed, standing up on Gank’s shoulders, waving her hands and feet with excitement. “It’s news about Angel!”
Hearing the news about Angel, both Nausica and Leon perked up their ears.
“Has something happened at the Research Institute?” Nausica asked. They had been discussing Angel in the Bliss Pavilion for the past few days because they had received reliable information that Angel had joined the Research Institute. This honor was a first for the Savage Grottoes, and it was big news for other wizard organizations and even more significant news for the Savage Grottoes. They had been discussing this every day.
Seeing Coral return so excitedly and mentioning Angel, the first thing Nausica thought of was the Research Institute.
“It’s not about the Research Institute; it’s the latest news!” Coral paused. She originally wanted to keep them in suspense, but her excitement got the best of her, and she blurted out, “People at the bar were talking about it. They said Angel has been promoted to a formal wizard!”
As her words sunk in, both Nausica and Leon were stunned.
“Are you sure?” Nausica swallowed, her voice hoarse.
Coral hesitated for a moment, “That’s what they were discussing, and it seemed very certain. But I’m not sure if it’s true. As soon as I heard this news, I ran back to the Bliss Pavilion.”
Nausica paused for a moment and stood up, “Let’s see what’s going on.”
Leading the way, Nausica stepped out, and Leon, coming out of his daze, followed closely behind.
When they arrived at Woodrow Bar in the front courtyard, they found, just as Coral had described, that everyone was discussing Angel.
It wasn’t unusual for Angel to be the topic of conversation. In recent days, Angel had been the center of attention. However, unlike the previous discussions, today everyone was talking about Angel’s promotion!
They inquired around the bar, trying to confirm the veracity of this matter.
Eventually, they found out that the whole situation started because of a magazine titled —Sky of Truth—. Despite its grandiose name, it was actually more of a gossip magazine.
However, the articles in the —Sky of Truth— were less timely than those in other magazines, leading to its mediocre sales.
But just yesterday, —Sky of Truth— exclusively broke a piece of news, which was now causing a significant uproar. It reported that Angel, who had been at the center of public attention, had recently overcome the Great Barrier and successfully advanced to the realm of formal wizard!
Because of this news, the sales of —Sky of Truth— skyrocketed overnight.
Both Nausica and Leon had to visit several bookstores before they could get their hands on the latest issue of —Sky of Truth—.
After carefully reading it, they discovered that the entire content described the news of Angel’s advancement and analyzed the potential repercussions this news might bring.
However, the root of this matter, whether Angel truly advanced to be a formal wizard and if there was any concrete evidence, was not provided by —Sky of Truth—.
Thus, after reading it, Nausica frowned and pondered, “Is this news genuine or just a rumor?”
Nausica didn’t doubt Angel’s abilities. However, the news was too bizarre. The incident at the Research Institute hadn’t reached its peak, and now there was this news. It seemed somewhat unbelievable.
Moreover, a few days ago, Nausica had met Angel. There was no sign that Angel intended to break through. Usually, apprentices took at least half a year to prepare for such a leap.
People in the bar held similar views.
They believed that the sales of —Sky of Truth— had dropped significantly recently. To attract attention, they might have resorted to spreading rumors.
They also had a logical argument: “If Angel really got promoted, other magazines would follow suit. —Sky of Truth— wouldn’t be the only one boasting about it.”
No other magazine reported Angel’s promotion, so many believed the news might be fake.
However, some argued: “Due to the magazine’s low sales, they wouldn’t dare spread rumors. If found to be spreading false information, their already low sales would plummet, and they might face boycotts.”
Thus, the bar was divided.
Some believed it was true, while others thought it was fake. That’s why the debate at Woodrow Bar was so heated.
Coral then calmed down and listened to both sides. She remarked, “There might be something fishy about this.”
Nausica said, “We have to wait and see if —Sky of Truth— provides any evidence amidst the public debate… However, even with evidence, some might not believe it. Only if Angel appears in person can this matter be truly settled.”
Angel wasn’t in Sky Mechanical City at the moment. Thus, the debate would likely continue for a while.
Nausica sighed and looked down at the magazine —Sky of Truth—. On the cover was a handsome and elegant portrait of Angel. “Although I’m a bit reluctant, I still hope that this is true.”
Leon, who had been wandering outside, had now returned to the Bliss Pavilion and entered Initial Heart City when no one was around.
Leon’s intention to enter Initial Heart City was to find Freud, hoping to learn about Angel’s situation from Freud.
Has Angel been promoted?
“You just said that Angel came here a few days ago. Did he mention anything about the promotion or related matters?” Leon asked Freud.
Confronted with Leon’s question, Freud hesitated for a moment.
Because Mandara was present, he lied that Angel had been here a few days ago. In reality, Angel had entered the Wilderness of Dreams just today.
However, after thinking carefully, Freud remembered that Angel had not mentioned anything about promotion.
However, something did catch Freud’s attention.
When he saw Angel today, he had a strange feeling.
It seemed as if something had changed in Angel. Even though they hadn’t seen each other for just a few days, it felt as if they were two completely different people.
At the time, Freud thought he was mistaken. But now, considering what Leon had said, it seemed that there had indeed been a significant change in Angel.
Even if the power of the Wilderness of Dreams couldn’t be brought into reality, the aura that Angel radiated from within was indescribable.
Freud pondered for a moment and said, “The Lord has never mentioned anything about advancing, but I did feel some changes the last time I saw him. However, this might just be my misconception and can’t be used as proof.”
“We can only confirm it the next time the Lord comes in.”
Leon sighed, “That’s all we can do.”
Finishing his sentence, Leon’s gaze suddenly shifted to Mandara. He paused and asked, “Since Angel brought you here, you should know his current situation, right?”
Mandara, not expecting to be the center of attention again, remained silent for a moment. The mere mention of Angel stirred feelings of resentment within her, tempting her to curse. But in the end, she replied expressionlessly, “I don’t know.”
Seeing that Mandara was also unaware, Leon could only shake his head in disappointment.
“I’ll take my leave then,” said to Freud. With no information and Angel not being in Initial Heart City, Leon prepared to depart. Although he was curious about the matter, the more pressing concern was the second match tomorrow.
After Leon left, Freud had Tulas lead a team to repair the damaged walls of the Ocean Theatre. As for Freud, he took Mandara for identity registration.
During the registration, Mandara initially thought it would involve some sensitive issues. However, she realized no one cared about what she wrote.
“Your past doesn’t matter here. Only the future is of significance,” Freud explained. “No matter what has happened before, in Initial Heart City, you have a fresh start.”
Mandara didn’t respond, her eyes downcast, lost in her thoughts.
Freud didn’t press further. He understood that the missing pieces in Mandara’s emotional puzzle couldn’t be filled with just a few words. Only through her own experiences might she let her guard down.
Chapter 1451 A Rumor <TOC> Chapter 1453 Return to the Garden